Ayodhya
Home › Ayodhya › Places to Visit › Nageshwarnath Temple
Tourist Place

Nageshwarnath Temple

An ancient Shiva temple at Ram ki Paidi, believed to have been founded by Kush, the son of Lord Ram.

Explore Ayodhya
Planning to stay?

Planning to stay near Nageshwarnath Temple?

We are adding local stays in Ayodhya. Share your dates and we will contact you when suitable options are available.

Free · No payment · No obligation

Plan your visit

At a Glance: Essential Visitor Information

Entry feeFree
Time needed20–30 minutes
Best time to visitOctober to March; Mahashivratri for the Shiv Barat
From city centreAt Ram ki Paidi, about 1 km from the town centre
Dress codeModest clothing
LocationAyodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Highlights

Why Visit Nageshwarnath Temple?

  1. Founded by Kush

    Tradition links the temple to Lord Ram's son.

  2. Rebuilt in 1750

    By Naval Rai, minister of Nawab Safdar Jung.

  3. Shiv Barat

    A grand procession on Mahashivratri.

Know before you go

About Nageshwarnath Temple

Nageshwarnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Nageshwarnath, the lord of serpents, and is counted among the oldest temples in Ayodhya.

According to legend, Kush, the son of Lord Ram, lost his armlet while bathing in the Saryu. It was found by a Naag-Kanya (serpent maiden) who was a devotee of Shiva, and Kush built this temple for her. The present temple was built in 1750 by Naval Rai, a minister of Nawab Safdar Jung.

Mahashivratri is the biggest day of the year here, when a Shiv Barat procession is taken out and thousands of devotees visit. Pradosh (Trayodashi) days are also busy.

Getting there

How to Reach Nageshwarnath Temple

The temple stands at Ram ki Paidi near Theri Bazar, so it is easy to visit together with the ghats and the evening aarti.

Plan your day

Nearby Attractions to Combine with Your Visit

More places in Ayodhya to see on the same trip.

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir The grand Ram Mandir, built at the place revered as the birthplace of Lord Ram, and the reason most pilgrims come to Ayodhya. View details →
Hanuman Garhi
Hanuman Garhi A fort-like hilltop temple of Lord Hanuman, reached by 76 steps, where pilgrims traditionally stop before the Ram Mandir. View details →
Kanak Bhawan
Kanak Bhawan The ‘Golden Palace’ of Sita and Ram, a temple believed to be Kaikeyi's wedding gift to Sita, known for its crowned golden idols. View details →
YS
Dashrath Mahal A temple complex on the site revered as King Dasharatha's palace, where Lord Ram spent his childhood; also called Bada Asthan. View details →
Ram ki Paidi
Ram ki Paidi Ayodhya's main riverfront ghats on the Saryu, known for the holy dip, the evening aarti and the world-record lamps of Deepotsav. View details →
YS
Treta ke Thakur A Ram temple near Naya Ghat on the site of Lord Ram's Ashwamedha Yagna, opened to devotees only one day a year. View details →
See all places to visit in Ayodhya →
Search stays in Ayodhya